KS2 Finding out about codes (1)
An unplugged lesson for KS2 finding out what a code is, different sorts of codes, how they work and why we use them. The lesson can be integrated with the history, geography, technology or maths curriculum. ...
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Secret Codes: Morse Code
History of Morse Code Article by NRICH team Background Morse code was invented by an American called Samuel Finley Breese Morse, (1791-1872). He was not only an inventor but also a famous ...
KS2 What Is a Robot?
In this lesson, students are introduced to robots, including ones that exist in their everyday lives. They learn about the kinds of things that robots do, the ...
KS1 / FP What is a robot?
There is no single definition of a robot. This lesson helps learners find out what robots are and the sotrs of things they can do. Aims Describe what a robot is and identify examples of robots ...
Introducing HTML – or why websites look like
E.A.K. (Erase All Kittens) is a very bizarre online platform game that teaches children how to code in HTML and CSS by encouraging them to hack into the game’s levels to solve puzzles. The ...
Cubelets
Quite simply, the best bit of kit we have ever used for introducing children to the maker culture, control technology, robots, coding and the rest. Cubelets are horrifically expensive but ...
Digital Citizenship
Some practical ideas for covering this topic in the classroom taken from a really useful blog post by Sue Beckingham. Some of the activities are probably geared toward year 7 or older. However, ...